GEI Consultants

Environmental Project Manager

GEI Consultants$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of project management experience focusing on energy or corridor projects.
  • 5 years of consulting experience with state and federal permitting.
  • Proficiency in project scoping, budgeting, and workload planning.
  • Expertise in drafting permit applications for Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois.
  • Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
  • BA, BS, MA, or MS in Environmental Studies, Sciences, Planning, Geography, or related fields.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Commit to safety in all aspects of work.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external teams.
  • Manage environmental projects across several states.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal permitting for wetlands and waterways.
  • Conduct reviews for threatened and endangered species.
  • Serve as the main contact for clients and construction teams.
  • Direct and supervise project operations, ensuring effective delivery.

Benefits

  • Market-competitive compensation with performance bonus eligibility.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance.
  • Hybrid work schedule options and cell phone stipends.
  • GEI University offers continuing education assistance and tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid parental leave and a well-being program for employees.
  • 401(k) plan with company profit-sharing and ownership opportunities.
  • Company culture focused on partnership, sustainability, and community engagement.
Full Job Description
Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI has an outstanding mid-level environmental project manager opportunity in Wisconsin to support our rapidly growing offices in Green Bay, Appleton, Milwaukee and Madison. The position will involve work on projects throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. The position has tremendous growth opportunities for your career as you work collaboratively with clients and GEI's experts in the environmental and engineering fields. You will work primarily on energy and corridor projects for private and public clients. As part of our multidisciplinary project teams, you will have an important role providing substantial coordination efforts with existing and new clients to ensure their environmental compliance needs are met; writing technical documents; performing project management; and working as part of our team to solve an array of environmental issues critical to Wisconsin's environmental, natural resource, and energy landscape.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Commitment to safety (essential to this role)
  • Communicate efficiently and effectively with both internal and external teams
  • Manage and implement environmental projects throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois
  • Complete state and federal permitting for impacts to wetlands and waterways in the Great Lakes Region
  • Complete reviews for state and federal threatened and endangered species
  • Occasionally work on a construction site and interact effectively with construction crews
  • Act as primary point of contact with clients and the construction team and have full responsibility for project delivery.
  • Plan, direct, and supervise operations included in one large, complex project or several moderately or small sized projects.
  • Performs independent technical reviews of project plans, construction plans, and engineering details.
  • Manage large sets of project data in an organized manner.
  • Prepares proposals to provide professional services.
  • Represents GEI in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering or other assignments
  • Coordinate and prepare environmental documents to comply with state and federal regulations for projects involving energy and natural resources
  • Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction, and profitable project management
  • Manage the technical, financial and client relationship aspects of a variety of environmental projects with a geographic emphasis in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois.
  • On occasion, travel to project sites is required, including overnight travel
  • Perform other duties as required and that advance your skill-set and environmental career


Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8+ years of project management experience with some of that experience being focused on energy, utility or corridor related projects.
  • Must have project scoping, budgeting and workload planning experience.
  • At least 5 years of consulting experience.
  • Experience drafting State and Federal permit applications in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and/or Illinois.
    • Section 7 consultation included
  • Outstanding problem-solving, organization, coordination, writing, people, and verbal communication skills.
  • Solid work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
  • BA, BS, MA, or MS in Environmental Studies, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Geography, or related natural or physical sciences from an accredited college or university.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license


GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes
  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
  • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
  • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • And More...

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

X

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

X

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

Bending

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

X

Pinching/fine motor skills

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

Usual workday hours :

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

About GEI Consultants

GEI Consultants is a leading engineering and environmental consulting firm based in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1970 and has since grown to become a trusted partner for clients across a wide range of industries. GEI Consultants offers a wide range of services, including civil engineering, environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and more. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions that help clients achieve their goals while minimizing their impact on the environment.
Learn more about GEI Consultants
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1970

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